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Brain Neoplasms/diagnosis , Brain/pathology , Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Rhabdoid Tumor/diagnosis , Teratoma/diagnosis , Contrast Media/administration & dosage , Diagnosis, Differential , Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Humans , Image Enhancement/methods , Infant , Lethargy/etiology , Male , Prognosis , Seizures/etiology , Vomiting/etiologySubject(s)
Carcinoma, Transitional Cell/diagnosis , Kidney Neoplasms/diagnosis , Kidney Pelvis/diagnostic imaging , Kidney/pathology , Renal Veins/pathology , Vena Cava, Inferior/pathology , Aged , Carcinoma, Transitional Cell/pathology , Diagnosis, Differential , Flank Pain/etiology , Hematuria/etiology , Humans , Kidney/diagnostic imaging , Kidney Neoplasms/pathology , Kidney Pelvis/pathology , Male , Neoplasm Invasiveness , Radiographic Image Enhancement , Renal Veins/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Vena Cava, Inferior/diagnostic imagingSubject(s)
Cecal Neoplasms/complications , Ileal Diseases/diagnosis , Intussusception/diagnosis , Lipoma/complications , Abdominal Pain/etiology , Cecal Neoplasms/diagnosis , Cecal Neoplasms/surgery , Cecum/diagnostic imaging , Colon, Ascending/diagnostic imaging , Contrast Media/administration & dosage , Humans , Ileal Diseases/etiology , Ileal Diseases/surgery , Intussusception/etiology , Intussusception/surgery , Lipoma/diagnosis , Lipoma/surgery , Male , Middle Aged , Radiographic Image Enhancement/methods , Rare Diseases , Tomography, X-Ray ComputedSubject(s)
Cleidocranial Dysplasia/diagnostic imaging , Accidents, Traffic , Adult , Diagnosis, Differential , Female , Humans , RadiographyABSTRACT
Radiologic signs are recognizable, characteristic patterns used to describe abnormalities visualized on imaging modalities that ultimately aid in the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of disease. This pictorial essay discusses 23 classic roentgenographic signs used in thoracic imaging. Its purpose is to be used as an educational review for residents, whether they are beginning their training or preparing for certification exams, and serve as a refresher and a reference to the practicing radiologist.
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Lung Diseases/diagnosis , Radiography, Thoracic/methods , Thoracic Diseases/diagnosis , Humans , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methodsSubject(s)
Bile Duct Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/diagnostic imaging , Common Bile Duct , Hepatic Duct, Common , Liver Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Bile Duct Neoplasms/pathology , Biopsy , Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/pathology , Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde , Common Bile Duct/diagnostic imaging , Common Bile Duct/pathology , Contrast Media , Hepatic Duct, Common/diagnostic imaging , Hepatic Duct, Common/pathology , Humans , Jaundice, Obstructive , Liver/pathology , Liver Neoplasms/pathology , Male , Middle Aged , Neoplasm Invasiveness , Radiography, Abdominal , Tomography, X-Ray ComputedSubject(s)
Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic/diagnostic imaging , Hernia, Diaphragmatic/diagnostic imaging , Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital , Pericardium , Accidental Falls , Aged , Diagnosis, Differential , Female , Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic/complications , Humans , Pericardium/diagnostic imaging , Radiography, Thoracic , Rib Fractures/complications , Rib Fractures/diagnostic imaging , Rib Fractures/etiology , Tomography, X-Ray ComputedSubject(s)
Biliary Tract Surgical Procedures/adverse effects , Drainage/adverse effects , Hematoma/diagnostic imaging , Hematoma/etiology , Aged , Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde , Choledocholithiasis/diagnostic imaging , Choledocholithiasis/therapy , Contrast Media , Diagnosis, Differential , Female , Fluoroscopy , Hematoma/therapy , Humans , Radiography, Interventional , Tomography, X-Ray ComputedSubject(s)
Scimitar Syndrome/diagnostic imaging , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , RadiographyABSTRACT
Unicameral bone cysts of the pelvis are extremely rare. A 19-year old man presented with a pathologic fracture through a pelvic unicameral bone cyst. He was treated with computed tomography-guided percutaneous curettage, biopsy, and demineralized bone matrix injection. Treatment has proven successful in short-term follow-up.